arts & antiques

Historic painting of poet Robert Fergusson inspired Burns discovered at Scottish castle
A portrait of Robert Fergusson has been discovered at a Scottish castle and could help shed new light on the celebrated 18th-century poet who inspired...

Rare Artemisia Gentileschi painting goes on display in Scotland for first time
A rare surviving painting by Artemisia Gentileschi, the greatest female artist of her generation, has gone on display at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh. ...

Women artists take centre stage at Lyon & Turnbull’s flagship winter sale
The work of women artists took centre stage at fine art auctioneers Lyon & Turnbull's flagship winter Scottish painting sale this year. A rare painting...

A stitch in time: Reviving Scotland’s historic fabrics with Sophie Younger
From teenage dress-making to preserving and reviving some of Scotland’s most historic fabrics, Sophie Younger has always been passionate about needlecraft. Brought up near Stratford,...